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Lauderdale, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · Lauderdale County County

1.2 /5.0
F Poor
271 Population 95/sq mi density
66°F Avg Temperature 304 sunny days/yr
587 Violent Crime/100K 4,898 property/100K
F
Overall
1.2 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
587 violent crimes/100K (55% above avg)
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Lauderdale, MS

At a Glance

Violent Crime
587/100K
55% above
4,898/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.2%
85% below
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.2%
100% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
25% above
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
304 sunny days/yr

How Lauderdale Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Lauderdale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
15%
Unemployment
200%
Crime
155%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lauderdale a Good Place to Live?

F
1.2 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Safety & Crime

Lauderdale reports 587 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 55% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,898/100K.

Education

5.2% of adults in Lauderdale hold a bachelor's degree or higher (85% below the national average). 97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lauderdale has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population271
Median Age49.2 yrs
Density95/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.7%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$28,675
Unemployment7.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$4,841M
Avg Weekly Wage$907

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership77.6%
Zillow$148,290
Housing Units296
Rent Burden31.9%

Crime

F
Violent587/100K
Property4,898/100K

Health

Obesity40.0%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death14,389/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain54.8 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation306 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.2%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute68 min
Broadband85.1%
Internet Speed28 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Lauderdale was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Golden Triangle Regional (65 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.507 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 185 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.